Lead Technician

Lead Technician

Location: Bolingbrook, IL

Pay Rate: $35.00–$45.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-5:00PM

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Lead Technician to work at a premier transportation and fleet services provider in Bolingbrook, IL. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Why you should apply to be Lead Technician:

• Competitive pay rate based on your skills, certifications, and experience

• Work with advanced diagnostic tools and OEM diagnostic software in a modern, safety-focused environment

• Opportunity to mentor and lead an experienced team of diesel technicians

• Be part of a respected industry leader committed to operational excellence and employee growth

What’s a typical day as Lead Technician? You’ll be:

• Leading, mentoring, and supervising a team of technicians in a fast-paced truck service shop

• Assigning, prioritizing, and monitoring daily work orders to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality completion

• Providing on-the-job training, technical guidance, and feedback to team members, and onboarding new technicians

• Performing advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on Class 7 and 8 heavy-duty trucks, including engines, emissions, aftertreatment, transmissions, drivetrains, suspensions, brakes, electrical systems, and HVAC

• Utilizing diagnostic software such as Cummins Insite, Detroit DiagnosticLink, Bendix ACom, WABCO, Tech Tool, DAVIE4, and other OEM platforms

• Conducting DOT inspections and ensuring all equipment meets regulatory compliance

• Maintaining safe shop practices and enforcing PPE, lockout/tagout, and standardized procedures

• Overseeing shop cleanliness, organization, inventory, and workflow efficiency

• Documenting maintenance activities and monitoring technician productivity in fleet management systems (e.g., Fleetrock, TMT)

• Assisting with preventive maintenance scheduling, root-cause analysis, warranty recovery, and vendor coordination

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have at least 5 years of experience as a heavy-duty diesel mechanic (Class 7/8)

• Possess advanced knowledge of diesel engines, air systems, electrical diagnostics, and aftertreatment systems

• Have experience leading a team or acting as a senior/lead technician in a shop environment

• Demonstrate strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with OEM software

• Hold a valid driver’s license and can lift 50+ lbs. as required for the role

• Are safety-focused with strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills

• Hold a CDL Class A or B and/or ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications (T2, T4, T5, T6, T7, or L2)

• Have experience with fleet maintenance management software

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